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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsEl Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveEl Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
Overall
8.8
9.2
Beach
8.6
9.5
Food
8.2
8.7
Service
8.5
9.4
Rooms
8.8
9.3
Luxury
8.5
9.4
Value
8.3
7.4
Romance
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9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
4.7 (736)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
9.5
8.2
Food
8.7
8.5
Service
9.4
8.8
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Pools
8.3
8.5
Luxury
9.4
8.3
Value
7.4
9.2
Family
7.4
–
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
3.0
7.4
Quiet
9.6
–
Adventure
9.3
–
Wellness
8.4
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Pros · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
Cons · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
Cons · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.